News
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When hoons collide
Police are investigating a collision in Port Melbourne earlier this week that involved a 41-year old Cairnlea woman and a 20-year old Hoppers Crossing man.…
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Partnership helps local charity
A local charity organisation has said its new corporate partnership “means the world” to its workers and volunteers. Melbourne Airport and Helping Hands Mission, with…
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New sports precinct stage
Stage two of the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct has commenced with the awarding of two contracts to deliver additional indoor and outdoor facilities. The start…
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Call for lights at ‘worst’ roundabout
Whittlesea councillors have added their voices to call for traffic lights to be installed at a Thomastown roundabout dubbed the “worst roundabout in Thomastown”. During…
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Ambulance figures improve despite record demand
Ambulance response times for emergency call-outs in the inner-west have marginally improved, despite a record number of call-outs statewide. The latest quarterly performance data released…
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Parking awareness campaign planned
Wyndham council has promised it will undertake an education and enforcement campaign to remind drivers to think before they park in a disabled parking bay…
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Young artists celebrate native butterfly
The story of a native butterfly’s journey out of near extinction is being highlighted at an art display for the community to enjoy at The…
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Toy donations wanted for local charity Christmas drive
Thomastown-based Turbans 4 Australia is running its Christmas toy drive again this year, urging people to donate what they can before December 6. Turbans 4…
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Les Twentyman meeting room opened
A meeting room named after the late Les Twentyman OAM has officially been opened at Footscray Town Hall. The Les Twentyman Meeting Room was unveiled…
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Council listens to pleas to save lake
Community consultation has influenced Whittlesea council to change its proposal and retain the Lauries Field lake in Doreen, rather than turn it into an “ephemeral…
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Grants Road closed at Plenty Road end
Grants Road is closed at the Plenty Road end due to significant damage being found on Thursday 20 November. In a statement, Whittlesea council said…
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Alleged burglar jumped onto roof of factory before arrest
Police have charged a 40-year-old Lalor man with burglary and being equipped to steal at a Thomastown scrap metal yard, early Friday morning. Police responded…
